To be considered for interview, ScotGEM applicants must have achieved (or be predicted to achieve) a 1st or a 2.1 Honours degree, or equivalent. Honours degrees in Arts, Science and other disciplines will be accepted.
Applicants who are on, or have been on, a medicine degree course will not be considered.
Chemistry or Biology A-Level (grade A or B).
Chemistry or Biology Higher (grade A or B).
Chemistry or Biology HL (grade 5).
Mathematics at Standard Grade (Credit 1 or 2), Intermediate 2 (grade A or B), National 5 (grade A or B).
Mathematics at GCSE (grade 5).
This course uses multiple teaching methods.
Students begin their training with ‘pre-clinical’ work, involving study of the basic medical sciences. This is followed by the ‘clinical’ course, during which you will work in hospital wards under the supervision of consultants.
Case-Based Learning (CBL) is a tutorial-based, group learning approach where students work through real-world clinical scenarios across subjects such as cardiology, respiratory, and gastroenterology.
During each session, you’ll identify key learning outcomes and use them to guide your study, following a patient case from initial presentation through to diagnosis and management.
The goal of CBL is to help students apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations. This better prepares you for reviewing real cases during clinical placements.
We accept predicted grades made by a current teacher or tutor.
Resits to meet the subject requirements are accepted.
Before applying to ScotGEM, applicants must have in-person work or shadowing experience in a caring or health environment.
Used as one component in selection for interview.
GAMSAT – ranking for selection for interview.
Group exercise.
ScotGEM is a four-year graduate entry medical programme. It is designed to develop doctors interested in a career as a medical generalist within NHS Scotland. The programme is tailored to meet the current and future needs of the NHS in Scotland and focuses on rural medicine and healthcare improvement.
The unique and innovative programme is taught through a partnership between the universities of St Andrews and Dundee in collaboration with NHS Fife, NHS Tayside, NHS Highland, NHS Dumfries and Galloway and the University of the Highlands and Islands. This exciting partnership has enabled us to create a truly distinctive programme.
First and second year are led by the University of St Andrews, with third and fourth year led by the University of Dundee. In first year, students are based at the University of St Andrews and within Fife. From second year onwards, the programme includes periods of time living and studying in rural areas of the Highlands and Dumfries and Galloway. You must be prepared to live and study in this context. ScotGEM will be awarded on a joint basis by the universities of St Andrews and Dundee.
